Earlier today, Washington tight ends coach Derham Cato met with local Seattle media via teleconference to discuss current life and the state of the tight ends group during the coronavirus pandemic. He spoke about how he came to the Washington Huskies Football program in the first place. Cato also spoke about his coaching philosophy and what he expects out of his tight ends group. Lastly, he spoke about his personality and demeanor since most of Husky Nation doesn’t know much about him yet.
Here are things of note that he said…..
Coach Cato said “it kind of came out of the blue..it was unexpected” about him becoming the new tight ends coach.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
Cato said that offensive coordinator John Donovan told Jimmy Lake that he would be comfortable with Cato being the tight ends coach.
Donovan and Cato have prior history together.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“It was a no-brainer” Cato said about taking the tight ends position.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
Opponent scouting and helping put together the game plan was his responsibilities before Cato said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“It’s going to be similar to years past” Cato said about the role of the tight ends group in Donovan’s new offense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“We put a lot on their plate and we expect them to execute” Cato said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“He’s very levelheaded and very calm under pressure” Cato said of new Washington OC John Donovan.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“They have done a great job of grasping this offense in terms of scheme” Cato said of the new tight ends.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“The biggest thing is evaluating and finding the players you want and establishing those long lasting relationships that you want” Cato said about getting back into recruiting.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
Cato said that he came to Washington because previous OC Bush Hamdan “threw his hat in the ring.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“I really enjoyed coming to work everyday and working for this staff” Cato said about why he stayed and Washington and take other opportunities along the way.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“Being in that analyst position there is time study everything” Cato said about his prior analyst position.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“We went over my fundamentals and teaching progressions” Cato said in regards to his interview with Washington head coach Jimmy Lake.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
Coach Cato said “Cade is a workhorse” about TE Cade Otton.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“He’s been awesome this offseason and kicking butt in the workouts” Cato said about TE Jacob Kizer.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
Coach Cato said he is excited about the combination of size and speed with TE Devin Culp.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“At the end of the day he is in Juniors room and he is getting him ready to role” Cato said about the question raised about WR Ty Jones doing some hybrid TE stuff to fill the void of Hunter Bryant gone to the NFL.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“We want to see dudes that are physical” Cato said about his tight end group.
He said it’s the #1 thing that he looks for.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“You have to get outside the box and get creative” Cato said about the virtual recruiting meetings with players.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“It’s becoming a position that is more en vogue” Cato said of the evolution of the tight end position.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
Cato said his experience of playing/coaching on both sides of the ball “has helped him see the big picture of the game.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“I fee like I’m a pretty low-key guy and passionate about football and a hard working guy” Cato said when asked to describe himself.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“Taking a complicated thing and making it simple” is his coaching approach Cato said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
“It’s really critical” Cato said about simplicity at the tight ends position so they can play fast.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 29, 2020
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